Podcasts

Matt and Victoria welcome Jeremy Garver-Hughes to the studio today to explore the topic of Inter-generational patterns of trauma & addiction. We all dive deep into family patterns and how they are internalized then acted out throughout the lifespan of individuals within a family. Jeremy and Matt discuss how these patterns feed addiction cycles, what … Read more

Exploring Justice and Mercy with Pastor Harry Join Victoria and Matt and our guest Harry Winters as we discuss God’s Justice and Mercy and how they impact our daily lives. Pastor Harry retired a while back after 33 years of service at Akron Reform Church in Highland Square. His wisdom and loving spirit give us … Read more

The Sacred Space of the Pause Laurie Bohrer joins Matt and Victoria in the studio today to explore the sacred space of the pause.  Creating a practice of pausing in physical, emotional and relational circumstances creates an opportunity for deeper spiritual maturity and growth. Taking the time to pause is done with intentionality and purpose … Read more

The Relationship Between Pride and Humility Victoria and Matt are joined in the studio by Harry Winters. Harry was the Pastor of The Akron Christian Reformed Church in Highland Square for 33 years. Victoria and I became members of the church a year before Harry retired.   Today we are discussing a tricky little issue … Read more

Exploring Spiritual Abuse, Part 2 Matt and Victoria are joined in Akron Recording Studio with Jeff Gray, LPCC and licensed minister. Jeff has decades of experience working with marriages, families and ministers. He is passionate about educating ministers and other groups in self-care, emotional health, and the effects of spiritual abuse. Jeff loves to see … Read more

Exploring Spiritual Abuse, Part 1 Matt and Victoria are joined in Akron Recording Studio with Jeff Gray, LPCC and licensed minister. Jeff has decades of experience working with marriages, families and ministers. He is passionate about educating ministers and other groups in self-care, emotional health, and the effects of spiritual abuse. Jeff loves to see … Read more

One Man’s Healing Journey with Bilater-Roll Thanks for stopping by for a new episode of When Gathering Light. Victoria and I are joined in the studio today by our good friend Rob Lavy. We will be talking about Rob's healing journey which includes reconstructing his faith and finding new purpose in his career because he … Read more

Welcome Back and The Prodigal Daughter Join Victoria and Matt as they settle back into Akron Recording Studio for their 2026 season. They recap what has been going on for them and discuss Matt’s new book “Prodigal Daughter”. Matt shares what it has been like for him to create his first book of fiction about … Read more

Sibling Relationships Throughout the Lifespan Join Matt, Victoria and their guest, Laurie Bohrer, as they discuss interpersonal dynamics between siblings throughout one's lifespan. We are born into our unique family systems, and we can be defined by birth order in our formative years.  Matt, Victoria and Laurie explore what it looks like to move beyond … Read more

Post-Traumatic Growth and Resiliency Join Matt and Victoria as they discuss what it means to foster post-traumatic growth and resiliency in your healing journey. As we navigate trauma-informed therapeutic interventions in our recovery, we often focus on what happened and can lose sight of what can be gained on the other side truth.  Victoria and … Read more